The village was in an uproar. Who could have committed such an abomination? How would Eguologo be placated? Aduloge, the High Priest, had been summoned by the council of elders for divination. Jaws dropped at the revered one’s intoxicated dance as he zigzagged his way to the gathering. “Aduloge, what is the meaning of this?” Nwalibe the wise bellowed. “I cut down the sacred tree!” Aduloge slurred brazenly. The crowd ceased murmuring, exchanging glances in utter bewilderment. “I renounce my title as High Priest of Eguologo. The forest spirit can eat dirt for all I care. More palm wine please?” [100 words] |
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I shouldn’t laugh, but I rather liked his new attitude to life! 🙂
I’m not too sure, Iain. This is more like a “from grace to grass” scenario.
Thanks for coming over.
I wonder why he did it?
Wish I could have incorporated that into the story, but there’s only so much you can do with 100 words.
Fallen for the evils of drink? I wonder what the elders are going to do now? Great take on the photo prompt!
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Thanks Susan,
I’m quite eager to find out what happens next as well. I wonder how they’re going to appease Eguologo the forest spirit and who’s going to do that for them.
Oh dear… methinks he’s had more than enough palm wine already.
Hi Dale,
I think there’s much more to the problem than just palm wine.
Something must have driven him to the brink of becoming an alcoholic.
I think so too…
Yikes, I wonder what Eguologo did to so badly piss off his high priest!
Same here. Don’t know how it all began, but it seems Aduloge has been nursing some ill feelings for a while.
Ha ha ha ha. I love this priest!
There’s a man who’s tired of living…
Hi Peggy,
I don’t think he’s suicidal. I just think he’s having a midlife crisis or something.
Dear Kwadwo,
I didn’t know whether to laugh or gasp at his attitude. I wonder what will happen next? Love this.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks, Rochelle. Always a pleasure having you over.
Yes, it does seem as if some great event or realisation has dawned on the high priest who has now taken to the bottle.
When the booze is in,,,, the truth is out. Fun Story Kwadwo.
Thanks, Dan 🙂